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Little Valley, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Cattaraugus County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,096 Population 1,096/sq mi density
$43,095 Median Income $25,022 per capita
$89,300 Home Value $158,734 Zillow
$699 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
407 Violent Crime/100K 1,875 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$43,095 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,300 home value, $699/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
407 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Little Valley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. The area receives 133.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,573 ft (479 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density1,096/sq mi
Coordinates42.2494°N, 78.7988°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCattaraugus County County
Nearest AirportBradford Regional (BFD)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.1"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 133.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability78.9 / 100
Community Resilience60.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Feb 6, 2023.

Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 68 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 116 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 83 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 61 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 79 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 125 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 89 km
Dec 21, 2009 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York M2.7 131 km
Mar 29, 2020 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.6 136 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 73 km
Sep 20, 2009 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada M2.6 137 km
Jul 11, 2017 11 km NNW of Barker, New York M2.5 133 km
Dec 17, 1990 5 km SSE of Middleboro, Pennsylvania M2.5 114 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

137 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 110 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 72 km 4
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 81 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 85 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 43 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 69 km 2
Aug 19, 1970 EF3 47 km 0
Jun 20, 1969 EF3 73 km 0
Jul 24, 1967 EF3 22 km 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 92 km 0
May 15, 1961 EF3 23 km 0
Jul 10, 2024 EF2 42 km 0
Jul 28, 2022 EF2 56 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 65 km 0
Jul 20, 2017 EF2 55 km 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 66 km 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 56 km 0
Jul 24, 2010 EF2 21 km 0
Jul 24, 2010 EF2 65 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 57 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 72 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (628 ac, 1990).

Year Name Acres Distance
1990 UNNAMED 628 98 km
2021 UNNAMED 586 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 22°F (-5°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 3.1 in
April 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
September 58°F (14°C) 4.5 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.1 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 3.6 in

Little Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 22°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.4").

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